RFK Jr. seeks to eliminate FDA’s GRAS 'loophole' to improve food ingredient safety
The Health and Human Services secretary is pushing to change a program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food.
'Ditch the switch’ bills introduced to end Daylight Saving Time
This could be your last “spring forward" if some Minnesota legislators have their way.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
These are the happiest cities in America, according to a new study
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.
Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds
Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover medical bills in 2024, study finds
Millions of Americans admit that paying for health care expenses often means going into debt based on findings in a recent study.
What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.
Here's how many people say they've never had COVID
It's been five years since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many Americans say they never caught the virus, even after all this time.
Unvaccinated adult dies after measles infection in New Mexico, health officials say
New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.
First Minnesota COVID case detected 5 years ago today
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in Minnesota on March 6, 2020, marking the start of the state's public health response to a virus that killed millions of people worldwide and upended many aspects of society.
Daylight saving time change considered by MN lawmakers in 'Stop the Clock' bill
A decades-long debate on whether Daylight Savings time should be abolished will be before Minnesota lawmakers in a new bill proposal called “Stop the Clock".
Pope Francis’ health: Vatican provides update on Ash Wednesday
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and leads up to Easter on April 20.
DJ Daniel, father say honor during President Trump's speech was a surprise
Devarjaye “DJ" Daniel, a brain cancer survivor from Houston, was honored during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. In an interview with FOX 26, Daniel says the moment was a surprise.
Warmer spring to trigger longer allergy season
Millions of people in the U.S. each year deal with symptoms of seasonal allergies caused by distinct types of pollen.
Excessive screen time linked to manic symptoms in kids, study finds
A new study is linking excessive screen time to increased manic symptoms in adolescents. Here's what you need to know.
As daylight saving time approaches, most Americans say they're ready to end it
Americans’ opinions about daylight saving time have changed dramatically in the last couple of decades.
Minnesota bill would bar counties from charging people for mobile crisis services
Minnesota counties and tribes would be barred from directly charging people for mobile crisis services under a proposed measure heard at the Legislature Tuesday.
Whistleblower case against United Health Group said to lack evidence
After 14 years, thousands of pages of legal documents and depositions, a whistleblower case against Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group is now said to be lacking in evidence.
Blood donor, whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.